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Port Functions terms are used on the Cargo/VC In and COA and displayed on forms with Itineraries.

On the Data Center menu

, under Ports and Areas, click Port Functions.

Idle/Off Cons (for new or unused Port Functions that are not L, D, or M only): Select to calculate In Port Consumption based on Idle/Off Rate (from Vessel Details) and Total Voyage Port Days.

Port Function Codes

Do not change the Port Function Codes. Editing Port Functions is for advanced users only.

Code	Port Function	Description
C	Commencing	First port function for all voyages, designating the start sea passage time.
D	Discharging	Requires that a Cargo Handling line exists, as well as B/L Information.
F	Fueling	Even though received bunkers can be tracked on other functions (such as L or D), using this function is beneficial to designate that you are making a call for bunkers only. It also allows you to build in waiting/fueling time.
I	Canal Transit	Used for transit through a canal, cape, or transit due to proximity (i.e. the route has to go through the point); you cannot track cargo handled. When this Port Function is selected on an Estimate, a Tolls line item appears in the P&L Estimate column, and all estimated port expenses will be recorded under this item only. To have a canal expense listed under “Port Expenses” instead of “Tolls” in the P&L, enter the expense under Detailed Port Expenses in Voyage Estimate Other Revenues/Expenses.
L	Loading	Requires that a Cargo Handling line exists, as well as B/L Information.
O	Other	Used as a miscellaneous Port Function and allows you to track time and fuel used at a given location; commonly used for At Sea delays.
P	Passing	Used to define a route that passes through a specific location; you cannot track port activities, port expenses or bunkers received.
R	Repair	Similar to O, but specifies that repairs are in progress for the ship.
T	Terminating	Optional function that is commonly used to designate a repositioning port.
W	Waiting	Similar to O, but specifies that the ship is being ordered to wait outside of the port. Incorporates into waiting and unused time for reports.
Y	Delivery	Note: Time Charter (TC) only. Specifies the exact time when a time chartered ship is delivered. Necessary for TC Out voyages, as this will sync time and fuel between the Voyage Manager and TC forms.
Z	Redelivery	Note: TC only. Function Z = Redelivery should be used in the itinerary when vessel is being redelivered to owner at port different than the discharging port. T = terminating port function is not required. Specifies the exact time when a time chartered ship is redelivered. Necessary for TC Out voyages, as this will sync time and fuel between the Voyage Manager and Time Charter forms.

Linking a Port Function with a Delay

Entering Delay Type and Delay Reason values in the Delay Type and Reason columns links the Port Function with a Delay. When that Port Function is used in an Estimate or a voyage, and the Port Days value is not zero, a Delay is created with the linked port dates and time zone; it can only be edited in the Voyage Manager Itinerary.

Example:

Define this Delay Type:
- WA, Waiting, Time Does Not Count
Define these Delay Reasons:
- WAITING FOR LAYCAN, WAITING, UNPLANNED OFFHIRE
- WAITING FOR ORDERS, WAITING, UNPLANNED OFFHIRE
For Port Function W:
- Set Delay Type to WAITING
- Set Reason to WAITING FOR LAYCAN
To generate a Waiting Delay, insert a port with Port Function W.

To have default Delay Bunkers values recorded when a Waiting delay is automatically created for a Port Function, select the Default Delay Bunkers check box; the Port Function must have an Delay Type selected.

Quantity defaults to consumption per fuel type at the related W port.
Price defaults to the initial voyage price per fuel type.

Specifying Port Activities for Port Functions

You can specify either default Port Activities for Port Functions or those for a Voyage Template.

To specify Port Activities for a Port Function (either default or for a Voyage Template):

Right-click the Port Function for which you want to set up Port Activities and then click Activities List.
The Port Activities for FUNCTION form displays the default activities for the Port Function.
- For a Voyage Template only, select the Voyage Template and click
  to save the form before proceeding. If you do not save, you will be editing the default Function, rather than your Template.
To add or remove a Port Activities, right-click a line item and then click Insert or Delete. A Sequence is assigned to each Port Activity.
Continue to select and adjust Port Activities for each function.

Related Configuration Flags

Name/Flag	Description
Enable Custom Voyage Type CFGEnableCustomVoyType	Differentiate the default list of Port Activities for Port Functions by Voyage Type. Trade Areas can be used as a means of grouping voyages, trades, and contracts to analyze risk, total P&L, or exposure. They are also useful for balancing paper trading against physical positions.